Sloppy Joe Casserole

When I have leftover sloppy joe mixture, I stir it into cooked egg noodles, put it in a baking dish and sprinkle it with shredded cheddar cheese. After baking it, I serve this tasty casserole with a salad and crunchy bread for a complete meal. —Susan Smith, Bedford, Virginia

When my oldest granddaughter gave me eight of the 50 pumpkins she grew in her backyard, I didn't know how I'd use them all up! Then I remembered this recipe from a dear friend—I'm glad I tried it. I froze some of the pumpkin to use in this and other recipes, and also froze some of the sloppy joe mixture to enjoy later.—Eleanor McReynolds, Scott City, Kansas

My sister shared this original recipe, but I adapted it for my family's taste. I like that it's a nutritious meal in one dish, and when my boys were young, it was a good way to disguise vegetables. This is also a good dish for potlucks.